Graves, Thomas
1850

Antique map of Cyprus from Thomas Graves

Cyprus. From the survey by Captain Graves, R.N. 1849

DESCRIPTION: Steel engraved map of Cyprus based on a large chart produced after the survey by Admiral Thomas Graves in 1849.

From Longbeare and Howson. The Life and Epistles of St. Paul. London: Published by Longman & Co.

CREATOR: Graves, Thomas

PUBLICATION DATE: 1850

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Cyprus

BODY OF WATER: Mediterranean

CONDITION: Good. Clean with no repairs or issues. Light toning at edges.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: W. Hughes

SIZE: 9 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 4

PRICE: $280

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